Big Frames, Big Futures Ready for Breakout Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These aren't just tall underclassmen anymore. They're young players with the tools, potential, and opportunity to break out as the 2026-2027 season unfolds. This group is built for the future, and the breakout season they're chasing might be closer than people think. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3433168' first='AJ' last='Griffin'] - AJ arrives in Arkansas from Pennsylvania with the kind of intrigue that makes you pay attention right away. He's stepping into a storied program in the heart of Hog country, and the early flashes suggest he could climb quickly. There's real potential for a top‑20 rise as the season unfolds. If he settles in and keeps stacking reps, you might be looking at a future Hog target forming right in front of us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2849921' first='Levi' last='Hammond'] -Averaging 15 PPG as a freshman is no small feat, regardless of classification, and Levi did exactly that. He followed it with a summer full of steady scoring outputs and confident shooting. Now the next step is translating those numbers into winning basketball: better reads, better shot selection, and more impact beyond scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2885475' first='Charlie' last='May'] - Charlie's presence jumps out immediately with size, IQ, and toughness all wrapped into one. Leaving Joe T. for eStem gives him a chance to expand his role and explore his offensive skill set. Now he'll have more freedom to show what he can be as a creator, connector, and interior presence. It's possible his game will open up in ways we haven't seen yet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3157636' first='Tony' last='West'] - Tony has the natural strength and athleticism you can't teach, and with reps and IQ development, he could emerge as one of the most high‑profile players in the class. The tools are already there, between his explosiveness and wingspan. Now imagine him in a consistent grind, learning timing, spacing, and decision‑making. That's where the ceiling gets scary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2932171' first='Paris' last='London III'] - Paris stands out because he plays like the modern prototype: size, guard skills, rebounding. He has the frame and intangibles of a new‑age lead guard, like the ability to grab the board, go coast‑to‑coast, and make the right read. If he locks into that rhythm, stringing together strong stretches, full games, and full seasons, his trajectory becomes extremely interesting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->